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{{Trail
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|Banner Image=File:Rock Creek Falls.jpg
{{Infobox Trail
|Trail Highlight=An easy short trail to a remote and beautiful waterfall
                    | Image Name = Rock_Creek_Falls.jpg
|Trail Number=FS #148
                    | Trail No. = *
|Park=Rock Creek Recreation Area
                    | City = Erwin
|Land Owner=Cherokee National Forest
                    | State = Tennessee
|Wilderness Area=Unaka Wilderness Area
                    | Trail Use = {{Hike}}{{Dogs}}{{Waterfall}}
|Trail Marking=Blue
                    | Season = *
|Trail Use=Hiking, Camping, Hunting
                    | Difficulty Rating = Easy
|Trail Features=Waterfalls
                    | Hike Time = 3
|Difficulty Rating=Easy
                    | Distance = 5
|Hike Time=3 hrs
                    | Elevation Gain = 800
|Trail Distance=1.49 mi
                    | High Point = 3263
|Round Trip Distance=3.00 mi
                    | Latitude = 36.138985
|Trail Type=In-and-Out
                    | Longitude = -82.346649
|High Point=3,277 ft
                    | Medical = Erwin, TN
|Low Point=2,385 ft
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|Elevation Gain=893 ft
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|Elevation Change Direction=West-to-East
36.138985,-82.346649,Trailhead for Rock Creek Falls
|Parking location=36.1384, -82.3499
36.12718,-82.32278,Rock Creak Falls
|Trailhead location=36.13903, -82.34398
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{{Trail Map}}
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== Trail Overview ==
== Trail Overview ==
Accessed from [[Rock Creek Recreation Area]]. Parking fees apply. See park page for details.
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Located in Cherokee National Forest, hike to the falls with several stream crossings.


== How to get there ==
== How to get there ==
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From Erwin, TN
From Erwin, TN
#Take Exit 36 off I-26.
#Take Exit 36 off I-26.
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== Route Description==
== Route Description==
Walk the paved road through campground or alternately take the new bypass trail around.  The trailhead is behind the tent camping area.  Forest Service Trail #148 Rock Creek Falls follows the Rock Creek as it winds up the hollow. Do not cross either the bridge at the trailhead nor the one shortly up the trail as these are for a mountain bike loop.  Just past the second bridge, you'll see signs for entering the Unaka Wilderness area.  You'll pass several smaller falls and cascades on the way to the main falls located in a secluded, rocky amphitheater.
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An old road beginning at the end of the pavement in the campground is the trailhead.  Forest Service Trail #148 Rock Creek Falls follows the Rock Creek as it winds up the hollow.


== Typical Conditions ==
== Typical Conditions ==
The blue blazed trail can be narrow, rough, and steep as work your way up Rock Creek.  There are four creek crossings which were easily "rock hopped" as folks have been placing stepping stones.  Otherwise, recommend bringing water shoes to protect feet on the possibly slippery rocks. It will take a couple of hours to hike up the trail depending upon how quickly you can cross the creek - and stops to observe the mountain hollow and cascading stream.
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==Fees, Permits, etc. ==
==Fees, Permits, etc. ==
Rock Creek Campground is open May 1 through November 1.  Campground gates are closed from 10 PM until 7 AM.  If closed, then add a mile to hike in from the main gate.  Day use area fee is $2 per car. Permit must be visibly displayed in vehicle.  '''Wilderness designated area, thus group size is limited to 14 people.''' Dogs are allowed, but must remain on a 6 ft or shorter leash.
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Rock Creek Campground is open May 1 through November 1.  Campground gates are closed from 10 PM until 7 AM.  If closed, then add a mile to hike in from the main gate.  Day use area fee is $2 per car. Permit must be visibly displayed in vehicle.  Wilderness designated area, thus group size is limited to 14 people.  Dogs are allowed, but must remain on a 6 ft or shorter leash.
 
For more information, see Forest Service webpages for the[[http://www.fs.usda.gov/wps/portal/fsinternet/!ut/p/c4/04_SB8K8xLLM9MSSzPy8xBz9CP0os3gDfxMDT8MwRydLA1cj72BTJw8jAwjQL8h2VAQAzHJMsQ!!/?ss=110804&ttype=recarea&recid=34978&actid=29&navtype=BROWSEBYSUBJECT&position=BROWSEBYSUBJECT&navid=100000000000000&pnavid=null&cid=FSE_003693&pname=Unaka+Mountain+Zone+-+Rock+Creek+Recreation+Area recreation area]] and [[http://www.fs.usda.gov/wps/portal/fsinternet/!ut/p/c5/04_SB8K8xLLM9MSSzPy8xBz9CP0os3gDfxMDT8MwRydLA1cj72BTJw8jAwgAykeaxcN4jhYG_h4eYX5hPgYwefy6w0H24dcPNgEHcDTQ9_PIz03VL8iNMMgycVQEAHcGOlk!/dl3/d3/L2dJQSEvUUt3QS9ZQnZ3LzZfME80MEkxVkFCOTBFMktTNUJIMjAwMDAwMDA!/?ss=110804&navtype=BROWSEBYSUBJECT&navid=110000000000000&pnavid=null&recid=34988&ttype=recarea&pname=Rock%20Creek%20Falls%20Hike%20-%20Home trail]].
 
== After the Hike ==
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== Misc. Information ==
== Misc. Information ==
Trail distance on the kiosk says 2.5 miles, but only 1.52 miles measured.
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== Maps ==
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== Photos ==
== Photos ==
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{{Map Marker
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|Icon Type=Parking
Image:Rock_Creek_Falls.jpg
|Marker Title=Parking
Image:Rattlesnake Ridge Trailhead.jpg|Trailhead also with Rattlesnake Ridge
|Marker Location=36.1384,-82.3499
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</gallery>
{{Map Marker
 
|Icon Type=Point of interest
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|Marker Title=Trailhead
[[Category:Tennessee]] [[Category:Waterfalls]][[Category:Dog Friendly]]
|Marker Location=36.13903,-82.34398
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{{Map Marker
|Icon Type=Waterfall
|Marker Title=Upper Falls
|Marker Description=[[File:Rock_Creek_Falls.jpg|150px|Upper Rock Creek Falls]]
|Marker Location=36.12722,-82.32295
}}
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